Lot 1073: ROBINSON. JOURNAL OF AN EXPEDITION 1400 MILES UP THE ORINOCO AND 300 UP THE ARAUCA. 1823

FIRST EDITION, THE BECKFORD-ROSEBERY COPY, WITH TWO PAGES OF BECKFORD’S NOTES, 8vo (215 x 132mm.), [2], [v]-xx, 398pp., 7 aquatint plates, one coloured by hand, contemporary polished pale calf, dark blue label

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Abbey, Travel 728; Sabin 72125

William Beckford, pencil notes on flyleaves, sale in these rooms, 2-14 July 1883, lot 1393, £2 3s, James Bain for; Archibald, 5th Earl of Rosebery, bookplate, sale in these rooms, 18 October 1975, lot 334, Francis Edwards